Update:
I removed my injectors, which i had installed by a local speed shop "Prestige Auto Mechanics" claimed to be a "Professional" on turbo car applications. I judged by reviews which were great.
My injectors had the wrong o-rings. Horrible work, they were beat to shit. I guess when they...
Weird actually.... it's metal? or feels metal at least. I usually clean it with degreaser, then soapy water, then rinse it off and let it dry for at least 24 hours before using it. It literally looks like a cone filter, just metal.
If that is the case, i will unbolt the rear of the downpipe...
I used a rebar to empty the COBB, and the rear one was removed, and a pipe was welded on at an exhaust shop. So I no longer have any catalytic converters.
Okay, not the catalytic converter. Removed, and emptied. No change. I can hear my turbo more now? Lol
1. catalytic converter - Not it.
2. Injectors????
can injectors cause this issue? I was told if my injector seals go bad my engine won’t make boost. Don’t see how thats possible?
You have a point. I have never done this, this is my first forced induction car, and so many components that i do not understand.
I will make a checklist and start one by one, ruling things out as i go.
I never got to actually remove the downpipe, so i am going to try that vacuum trick and...
From MazdaPros in Hollywood Fl i was told that my throttle body is not opening. They examined my throttle body plate compared to my throttle position and they said it doesn't open.
So they told me "Hey we can replace the throttle body, and that should get it working." I paid them, they...
I can’t. For some reason my AP is not recognized by my computer now. It thinks it’s a storage device. I can’t even get it to open in AP Manager.
I posted a log a couple of replies back, nothing has changed since that log.
I’ve contacted COBB and they’re trying to help me figure it out. Until...
Car is still not fixed. HELP ME FIND A REPUTABLE SHOP OR PERSON THAT KNOWS ABOUT THESE CARS MIAMI AREA
I do not know what to do from this point on now. I've checked all of the parts involved in boosting, but still stumped. Anyone live near Miami and think they can figure this out? I am more...
Nope, Car is still down.
So far i have checked:
Turbo
MAF
MAP
O2 sensors
Gaskets
FMIC Kit
Intercooler
Injectors
Smoke test
Boost leak test
Wiring
Tune
It's been to about 4 shops now, all with the same answer "The car runs fine except for the boost issue, we cannot figure it out without...
Update.
I used a vacuum pump on my engine.
I’m able to hold 20 vacuum on my wastegate, my brake booster, and on my purge valve I can’t really test too well.
I found a fuel leak from my fuel return (low pressure) hose. I’m going to replace that.
let me add this whenever I make boost my engine...
I changed spark plugs, I also replaced the vacuum lines for my EBCS.
nothing changed. I got the 2 codes
P2009 - VTCS solenoid low current
P0403 - EGR something? (I deleted the EGR)
My fuel trims are still negative, I have PTO until 9/4. I’m gonna take it this time to go through every inch of...
okay I’m not running a 4in intake and my numbers are pretty similar to the ones for an oem intake. I’m running the COBB silicone intake and TIP. It fit on the K04 on the TIP side and the intake I think is 3in.
I’m picking up my plugs now, and getting some vacuum hose to replace some worn out...
I changed my oil. The fuel trims actually are pretty good now. It hovers around -4.9 to about 3.5 sometimes it will shoot to -18.88 but it goes right back to hovering around the 0.
I am on a OTS Cobb tune.
Stage 3 93 octane.
ive been able to build boost while driving now, but nothing over 2-4psi, and like I said it’s not every time. Sometimes I get on it and it builds no boost, another time it will.
what are the normal readings for a MAF? I’m getting max 60 g/s.
I...
Update: I removed the tape that was there and it was a nightmare… twist ties????????
I cut it, and soldered a new connector on. I used water proof electricians tape, and then wrapped all the way up to the connector.
I will say, my car feels 10x better, the vibrations got better and my idle is...
I just saw that it looks like someone tried repairing or extending the MAF already? I actually have a brand new MAF plug and wiring kit that came with my new MAF when i purchased it! I never thought i'd need it, but TG i have it now!!!
How far back would i have to cut and splice for this issue...